The Elixir of Life or 2905 A.D. A Novel of the Far Future

TitleThe Elixir of Life or 2905 A.D. A Novel of the Far Future
Year for Search1914
AuthorsGubbins, Herbert(1887-1950)
Date Published[1914]
PublisherHenry J. Drane
Place PublishedLondon
KeywordsEnglish author, Male author
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Contemplative, technological eutopia set a thousand years in the future. Described as an ". . . age of calm reflection and freedom from every form of physical exertion. . ." (73). Telepathy. Tablet food. Life-long clothes. Emphasis on electricity and solar energy (manufactured in concentrated form). International law. Accurate news. Trusts and syndicates control all the technology.

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[1914] Gubbins, Herbert (1887-1950). The Elixir of Life or 2905 A.D. A Novel of the Far Future. London: Henry J. Drane. L

Contemplative, technological eutopia set a thousand years in the future. Described as an “. . . age of calm reflection and freedom from every form of physical exertion. . .” (73). Telepathy. Tablet food. Life-long clothes. Emphasis on electricity and solar energy (manufactured in concentrated form). International law. Accurate news. Trusts and syndicates control all the technology.